1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1954 Ford Popular

To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Popular is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Popular weights approximately 304 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Ford Popular (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1954 Ford Popular will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.

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